Free federal
Do it yourself. Free federal for most situations, low-cost state.
- Federal
- $0
- Per state
- $15.99
Optional: Deluxe Support ($7.99), Audit Defense ($19.99)
Price, checked Oct 21, 2026. Source
A single self-filing product with federal filing included and a flat state fee. Here is every plan, what it supports, and what it's estimated to cost for common situations.
Cheapest FreeTaxUSA plan that handles each return, with federal, state and required add-ons included.
| Situation | Cheapest plan that fits | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|
| W-2 employee in Illinois | Free federal, do it yourself | $15.99 |
| Freelancer in California | Free federal, do it yourself | $15.99 |
| Family investing in New York | Free federal, do it yourself | $15.99 |
| Crypto trader in Florida | Free federal, do it yourself | $0 |
| Family with kids in Georgia | Free federal, do it yourself | $15.99 |
| Moved from New Jersey to New York | Free federal, do it yourself | $31.98 |
Do it yourself. Free federal for most situations, low-cost state.
Optional: Deluxe Support ($7.99), Audit Defense ($19.99)
Price, checked Oct 21, 2026. Source
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